What is up with the eraser?? Every time I use, it goes right back down in the pencil. Is mine broke or is there a way to stop it from doing this??
37584
I have the exact same problem, which is what lead me back to pencil shopping. It's so annoying!
37585
Well, I've only had that issue when i used the eraser a lot. There is no way to stop it from going down after that. My advice is get an eraser on the side like a "magic rub" eraser. How this helps :(
37586
That has happened with some of the ones I've used. No big problem. Just hold it with your fingers around the piece that's moving and the eraser will stay put. It sounds awkward, but it's really not. When you flip the pencil to erase, just slide your fingers down to the rim and hold it as you erase. The eraser won't be able to move. It's one of the few flaws.
37587
Don't advance the length of the eraser by pulling it out. Advance the eraser by turning the ribbed collar at the eraser-end of the pencil, at the base of the eraser.There is a screw-type mechanism that moves a platform at the base of the eraser that prevents it from sliding back into the pencil when you apply pressure while erasing. It's really very ingenious.
1039439
I got a pen with a stylus where an eraser would be. I USE the stylus to work the tablet and avoid finger smudges on the tablet. It sounds like you got a pen and not a stylus OR you are missing the point that the funny looking item where an eraser should be is what you use.
1603121
There is a grooved cut-out on the pencil body which sits under the clip part of the pencil. If you pull straight up on the colored top the two pieces should separate and then you drop the leads into the little lead holder thing inside, put the two pieces back together and you are ready to roll! (or should I say, 'write' :-) )
682284
I have never had a problem with that. If I were to venture a guess as to why this is happening, my first question would be - what are you trying to clip it to? The only way I could see this coming off is if the clip was streched beyond its capacity. If you use a clip board, clip the pencil to the inside of the clip, or a couple top sheets of paper. It's not made to clip to anything thicker than a composition notebook cover. The other suggestion of bending and super glue sounds like a reasonable fix for the existing problem.
1045325
Hi tracyg,Bit of a foreword. My ordered and delivered kit (from Amazon) did not include the eraser. Not sure if a failure on Amazon, who fulfills the orders, or just general sloppiness.oBut if you follow the directions, you will have satisfactory results.
2178286
Hi Mary Catherin, Here's what I discovered while examining mine. Once the old eraser piece is pulled out of the pen, place a refill eraser back in the same hole and push quite firmly. You then press your thumb down on the top of the pen, like you would if it was a ball point pen. Hold your thumb down and push the eraser all the way inside the cylinder. Then as you click the top of the eraser pen, the refill will come back out, ready for use again. Hope this helps.
960992
I'm not sure..... I tend not to use the eraser on the pencil (I prefer using a Staedler Mars plastic eraser). Sorry I couldn't be more help.
2021178
So far, I've tried Permanent, dry erase, wet erase and nothing works. I've put a piece of tape on it and then wrote on the tape. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
87555
I have this pencil and have bought replacement erasers. Here's the link: Uni Mechanical Pencil Eraser Refill S (SKS)
2055675
I have to guess a bit since I don't have your pencil in my hand, so please be gentle with me if I misunderstood. Most commonly, jamming occurs when you forget to retract the last lead. When you have finishe using a lead, 1) tip the pencil upside down 2) push in the yellow button at the end (now on the bottom, since it is inverted) 3) the lead will fall back into its slot. If this doesn't happen, you have begun to turn the selector already, thus pinching the lead so that it cannot fall back down into its "home" slot. GENTLY twist right or left, which ever way allows the lead to drop free. If that doesn't solve your problem, my next guess is that somehow locked your lead (or a broken piece of your lead) in the little vise jaws which hold it while you write. 1) Open a paper clip, so you can use it as a small wire tool. 2) hold the pen in the normal writing way, point down. 3) Push and hold down the yellow button on the top 4) with the paper clip tool, GENTLY poke into the place where the lead is jammed. It should fall out. I hope that helps.
474383
I have one of these... dry erase with a microfiber cloth leaves a ghost image of what you drew. If you get it wet, then use another one to dry it is MUCH better. Sometimes I have to do that twice.
151778
I had very similar one and used like 20 years. I assume something stuck in/round blade which happens sometimes. I assume center core of pencil remains inside the blade. I recommend to clean. As long as your students use appropriately, it should last years.
1189866
No it has a sharpener where the eraser should be. I recommend moo erasers for this type of pencil.
1032060
The only time I have that problem is when the lead is getting too short for the pencil to "hold" onto. Otherwise, I have not had a problem like this.
2279964
To the left there is a place to incert the rubber end of a pencil inside. You hold it there until it rotates. Go to the support page and watch the video showing how to do this. Good luck.
1228868
Hi, There is a small flat piece of magnet on the side of the marker's cap/eraser section. There is a small eraser that is part of the cap. It is a weak magnet and just barely holds the little marker to the board. I like the board. The magnets are weak. The marker doesn't last long, so if you get the board, I would plan on getting some dry erase markers too.
1467701
The color is too rich/saturated and the core too much like butter to erase. Consider the col-erase line from Prismacolor for more erasable pencils. The color's not as rich/saturated in those, though.